What trainers do you wear with normal pedals?

[fossyant]

Your best option might be touring shoes. Stiffer soles with the option to fit clip less.

All my bikes are clip less and if I go for a family tootle, it's usually SPDs but if using the road bike, I can just get away with trainers on the look pedals. No chance on SPD pedals though. Need the shoes.

 

[jay clock]

Spesh Tahoe shoes like these http://www.evanscycles.com/products...Bp_DZlel-jgkNRMMjeXp0wrjeoMdN053w6RoC9MDw_wcB
nice and stiff and walkable too

 

[the_craig]

Thanks very much for the feedback folks.

All very good suggestions. For the kind of thing I'm looking for, I think that perhaps MTB shoes or even hiking trainers would do the job.

I do like the Specialized shoes that @jay clock linked to.

 

[jay clock]

Thanks very much for the feedback folks.

All very good suggestions. For the kind of thing I'm looking for, I think that perhaps MTB shoes or even hiking trainers would do the job.

I do like the Specialized shoes that @jay clock linked to.

they are ideal as the cleat holes are covered over unless you want to fit cleats. Nice and stiff soles, and not too wide which is problem with some running shoes

 

[mjr]

The cleat hole covers are probably harder and less flexible than the rest of the sole, so hydraulic action will occur if you walk on wet surfaces in them and destroy them quicker than shoes with no holes.

And eventually wet your foot from underneath, drawing it up the screw holes. DAMHIK

 

[raleighnut]

The cleat hole covers are probably harder and less flexible than the rest of the sole, so hydraulic action will occur if you walk on wet surfaces in them and destroy them quicker than shoes with no holes.

And eventually wet your foot from underneath, drawing it up the screw holes. DAMHIK

If they're like other Specialized shoes (similar to the ones I've got) the sole is one piece and to access the cleat bolt holes part of the sole needs to be cut away with a craft knife (there is a oval portion marked out for this)

 

[Colin_P]

Anything.

But this evening I shall be mostly be wearing Jesus- Creepers sandals for an approx 10 miler down to and along the river.

 

[NorthernDave]

I use Karrimor walking trainers for commuting. Waterproof and often on sale in sports direct.

Other times, whatever I have on at the time.

Me too, can't fault them. And very reasonably priced when on offer.

 

[tcarre]

I'm about to go on a cycle tour and don't really want to buy new shoes - we're only going for 10 days and it shouldn't be too intense. Will Converse (the dainty type at that) be up to the job?

 

[jay clock]

I'm about to go on a cycle tour and don't really want to buy new shoes - we're only going for 10 days and it shouldn't be too intense. Will Converse (the dainty type at that) be up to the job?

personally I would say absolutely not. I would find the soft flex in the sole unbearable. Dig in your cupboard for stiffer soled shoes or sandals

 

[jay clock]

just to add that of all my shoes the converse would be the last ones i would cycle in. Stiff soled gents brogues would be better....

 

[lee1980sim]

If I'm off to work I wear some black trainers of varying brands depending on how much I want to spend on work attire, and if I'm just out for fun / leisure I wear whatever trainers I happen to own, there's not really much thought goes into it...normal pedals = normal trainers essentially

Keep it simple life's too short

 

[jay clock]

If I'm off to work I wear some black trainers of varying brands depending on how much I want to spend on work attire, and if I'm just out for fun / leisure I wear whatever trainers I happen to own, there's not really much thought goes into in...normal pedals = normal trainers essentially

Keep it simple life's too short

fine for a short distance but once you start to get to longer and longer rides as I do I want absolute comfort, and for me that means specialist kit

5-10 miles - any old shoes. Longer than that I go specialist

 

[lee1980sim]

fine for a short distance but once you start to get to longer and longer rides as I do I want absolute comfort, and for me that means specialist kit

5-10 miles - any old shoes. Longer than that I go specialist

Did 25 miles towing child and trailer on Saturday no problems whatsoever (unless you count the idiot motorcycles on the TPT) I guess it's, as always... A matter of personal choice

 

[the_craig]

Bump!

Since I got my bike, I've been wearing a pair of Nike trainers. (White, flat sole and lace up.) I'm now looking for a different pair though as my nikes absorb water like a sponge, leaving my socks and feet sodden - not good. They've also began to stink - the cleaning lady was complaining about the smell in the boys changing room

I don't want to change to clipless pedals just yet but want 'cycling shoes'.

Suggestions welcome.

I've been doing a wee bit of searching and following everyone's advice. I went into Sports Direct to have a look at a pair of Karrimor gutties but they just didn't feel right.

However, I have found something I do like - the Shimano MT44. A kind of touring shoe as suggested by @fossyant. Only issue is I need to wait till the end of the month so hopefully I'll find a decent deal.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-mt44-touring-cycle-shoes/